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15 Of The Best Animal Images Of The Decade From The British Wildlife Photography Awards
As the British Wildlife Photography Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary, a retrospective traveling outdoor exhibition has been set up. For the first time, the exhibition will feature all the overall winners, selected category winners, and highly commended images.
For the past decade, the British Wildlife Photography Awards has showcased the most stunning work from talented photographers across the United Kingdom. "This is a unique legacy captured by thousands of dedicated and talented photographers during the last decade, which has reached millions each year through exceptional media coverage," the official web page for the awards reads.
The exhibition opened on September 19 and is currently running until March 2021 as an inventive outdoor show and experience in the Astley Hall park in Chorley, Lancashire. "Visitors can experience these images in a way which has not been done before and enjoy the original perspective of finding an underwater world in the woods and get up close and personal with all creatures great and small within the walled garden," the British Wildlife Photography Awards page reads.
In addition to the outdoor exhibition, an indoor one will also be held from November 10, 2020, at Nature in Art near Gloucester. The future venues for the upcoming exhibitions will be announced once they're confirmed.
More info: British Wildlife Photography Awards
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#1
'Balancing Act (Little Owl)', By Ian Watson, 2017
Gregg V 5 years ago
This is the world famous one legged "OWL" version of the famous Crane Kick from the Karate Kid. No arms or wings needed for balance - True Triple Black Belt Stuff). Luckily, the photographer woke up 20 minutes later on the ground. The owl was gone.
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Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
It seems that keeping balance poses no problem for this feathery guy.
Due to the global pandemic, unfortunately, the competition won't be held for the year 2020. "We have now chosen to defer the next competition to 2021, to ensure the best possible competition is run when it is safe and practical to do so. Meanwhile, we are undertaking the retrospective show to mark ten years of the BWPA—and to look forward to many more," the organizers of the competition explain.
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#2
'Fox Glance (Red Fox), By Samuel Morris, 2013
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
Good luck to you my furry friend. I hope that the despicable sub-human evil hunters will not release a bunch of hounds, trained to tear to peaces wild animals like you. Please, good people get in possession of your conscience and speak out against animal cruelty
#3
'Ta Da! (Grey Seal, Halichoerus Grypus)', By Kirsty Andrews, 2018
Blue of the yams (They/He) 5 years ago
OBSESSED! I grew up in a cold, foggy, wind-swept town by the sea and we'd always see little seals like this fella. They had names, too; Sprouts, The Gray Man, Ronan, Puppy, (Or puddles) and one I call fish sticks. Seals are still my favorite animals all there years later... anyone ever seen Song Of The Sea? I wanted to be a selkie SO BAD after I watched it, haha
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
I've seen things in the sea , you may never see, created only for Grey Seals to see.
#4
'Shy Puffin', By Csaba Tokolyi, 2018
#5
'Mute Swan Cygnet In Canal', By Mark Sisson, 2011
"I would recommend this exhibition to anyone with an interest in art, photography, wildlife or the outdoors," Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Executive Leader and Executive Member for Resources at Chorley Council, told the media. "The new format this year will see the exhibition moved to an outdoor setting, in the grounds of Astley Hall, Coach House and Park," he continued.
#6
'Mystical Mist (Fallow Deer)', By Mark Smith, 2011
#7
'Grey Heron Walking On Water, By Andrew Parkinson, 2011
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
I don't understand what appear to be three bands around it's neck and a harness of some sort underneath the neck.
Among Us 5 years ago
I don't know if this was supposed to be rhetorical or not but those are its feathers?
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'Humble Bumble (Garden Bumblebee)', By Keith Trueman, 2017
Raine Soo 5 years ago
Bumble bees are still cute. Just don't look at them magnified a hundred times.
#9
'Great Crested Grebe Courtship', By Andy Rouse, 2016
Gregg V 5 years ago
Sadly, both died from Corona Virus from all water droplets.
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Hilary Mol 5 years ago
Glad there was an explanation. I would have thought they were fighting over who got the lunch they both caught.
A Dumbo Octopus 5 years ago
Aren't these the same guys who do this lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hoL93tEkrM
#10
'Beneath The Kelp Forest (European Lobster)', By Alexander Mustard, 2017
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
..... and I don't like that lobsters are boiled ALIVE ..... to be served to sub-humane evil consumers; how "delicious" cruelty!!
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Helen Hadley 5 years ago
This was taken in Shetland on a trip from my boat. Alex is a lovely guy.
Catherine Todd 5 years ago
Helen, lucky you! I never saw a picture of under the sea such as this one!
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Thank you for your years of experience, knowledge and willingness to share something so amazing I could only have imagined. Georgous, calm, beautiful.
M Kate McCulloch 5 years ago
I thought "What a nice photo." Then started to scroll past. And the funky blue lobster caught me and I smiled! Thanks
Catherine Todd 5 years ago
Arenite, it's a lobster... no octopus in sight. ???
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"We are confident that this not only provides a new and exciting way to stage the exhibition; but also makes it a COVID-19-secure event, in the open air and socially distanced," Councillor Peter Wilson said about the exhibition in Chorley. "The exhibition is completely free to all visitors so I encourage everyone to come and check it out; check out Chorley!"
#11
'Portuguese Man O’ War', By Charles Hood, 2010
A Dumbo Octopus 5 years ago
I got stung by a detached tentacle of theirs once in Hawai'i! It hurt a lot, don't touch these things.
Deep One 5 years ago
I was 10 when I got one in the face and down my chest. It hurt a LOT!
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#12
'Predator And Prey', By Michael Durham, 2016
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago
.... me too. Who came up with the label "mother" nature??? It's more like a nasty, cruel step-mother nature.
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#13
'Waiting For The Next Meal (Cormorant)', By Max More, 2015
#14
'Autumn Jewels', By Peter Cairns, 2014
#15
'Cuttlefish Eye', By Michael Gallagher, 2013
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Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
Is it just me or do they come out with these wildlife photos of the decade" lists every few months? Not complaining, just observing that I know it hasn't been a decade since I've seen one of these last!
Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
Is it just me or do they come out with these wildlife photos of the decade" lists every few months? Not complaining, just observing that I know it hasn't been a decade since I've seen one of these last!
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